Not a stone is left unturned in this
retreat
“I have been on two Little Forest retreats in the past eight months.
They have been one of the very best things I have done for myself in years.
In many ways those retreats gave me my life back. I had lost my zest for life.
Now I feel alive, eager, enthusiastic and mentally and physically so much stronger...
I am feeling excited, eager, enthusiastic and ready for
more! Wish it had of been a two week retreat as one week
was not enough. My second trip to Little Forest was
even better than the first and I didn’t think this
was possible. I have now gone from a lethargic size 20 in
November last year to a dynamic, sexy size 12. It feels great
to be 20 kilos lighter.
Not a stone is left unturned in this retreat. Mark... you
change thousands of lives every day and yet you make each
individual person feel like they have your undivided attention
and personalized care. You are so generous with your time
and energy and your commitment to us as a group but also
to each of us personally. I have enormous respect for the
work you do. I do not know if I have ever met anyone quite
like you. You are a master clinician. A big heart-felt thank
you.”
Gen Jereb
Peadiatric Occupational Therapist
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| Gen Jereb 20 kilos lighter in 5 months |
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Little Forest really
is like heaven on earth
Thank you once again for the wonderful retreat. It was
amazing. I am slowly starting to see positive results.
My energy levels are up and I am doing more getting out
being active. Weight loss will take time but more importantly
for me I am feeling great, much better than a fortnight
ago. I am drinking at least 2 litres of water a day. No
BEER or any form of alcohol and I have no desire to have
any. The hypnosis was brilliantly done. I thought it was
a soothing and a great part of the program. The retreat
has given me more confidence, clarity, strength and energy.
Like I said at the top, my energy levels are up and I am
starting to find happiness in myself and my confidence
is growing stronger. I thought the retreat was definitely
great value for money.
April
Retreat 2009 Rob Gourlay
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Attending the retreat for the
second time in 7 months was fantastic. The food at the retreat
was amazing and the classes were terrific. The accommodation
is awesome, the location and views are breathtaking. The
rainforest is so beautiful, quiet and so green, very pretty
to take a stroll. You have a fantastic gym, very good cardio
and weights. The first time I attended the retreat it took
me 40 minutes to walk the hill once. This time around I walked
the hill a total of 84 times. I have now gone from 132 kilos
down to 85 kilos and have never felt better. Thanks so much
for believing in me enough so that I could believe in myself.
I can’t wait to attend the retreat again in 2010. Little
Forest really is like heaven on earth.
November Retreat 2009 Rob Gourlay
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| Rob 47 kilos lighter
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I am truly a new person
I felt a special kind of magic that I am still having trouble
explaining – but it is effective and amazing. The
retreat has quite simply turned me into a new person. Benefits
are almost too difficult to put into words. My
whole attitude to alcohol has changed (and I still haven’t
had a drink!) it’s just not the driver that it
was. The place is heaven on earth and I am truly a new
person. I am now 15 kilos lighter and feel fantastic
Jo Tragear - Melbourne |
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People tell me that I am positively glowing
“Attending the retreat has been the best thing I have ever done for myself.
I am feeling so good, and I have had several people tell me that I am positively
glowing! I have found that a lot of my fears have totally gone, which
I am so grateful for. Even my phobia of snakes doesn't seem quite so
bad. Thanks for everything.”
Sandra Chapman Brisbane |
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Thank you for your expertise and genuine caring
Well what can say ? Beyond my expectations. Amazing,
inspirational, lots of love & humour.
Your ability to deal with so many personalities is impressive
and your patience amazing. Your ability to be compassionate
and yet detached from the drama a lesson for us all. I
feel a huge weight has been lifted from my mind and I’m
free to pursue my goals. I now feel I deserve to
be slim and healthy. I am a happier more relaxed
person. I have completely changed. Mark you unlocked
something within me that has lay dormant for a very long
time. I feel truly awake. To simply say thank
you seems inadequate. The best way I can say thank
you for your expertise and genuine caring is to fulfil
my potential. This is what I promise to you.
I got so much more than I ever expected. If anybody is
looking for a mind and body make over to last a life time
this is the retreat for you.
Mina Sedgeman - Victoria |
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I'm now living my life with focus
Firstly, I'd just like to say a BIG thank you for a action-packed week filled with
fantastic seminars, delicious healthy food,
great company and great activities located at such
a beautiful and inspirational location. I
got so much out of the week. I weighed myself this morning
and I have released 2.7kg in the past week and feeling
fantastic for it! So, thanks to you, I'm now
living my life with focus and enthusiasm and looking forward
to becoming slimmer every day.
Kylie Day – Queensland |
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It will be the most life changing week of your
life
Little Forest is spectacular, serene, stunning, beautiful,
relaxing, comfortable and a magical place. Since attending
the retreat I really am a new person, I sparkle and people
are commenting on it. A giant weight has been lifted from
my shoulders. I didn't know there was someone who could
do what you do to people. I have a calm but focused
feeling that I could only have dreamed of gaining in a
week. You've rewired my brain so well that it's on cruise
control. This is a feeling that I hoped for but wasn't
sure was ever going to be attainable. If you ever get a
chance to attend it will be the most life changing week
of your life.
Louie.- Vic |
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Beyond the sky is my limit
“I am in awe of your skills - Your Knowledge & method
of teaching is incredible - I hope that one day I'm able to find
the words to thank you. I am a far cry from the person who walked into your
world two Sundays ago. You helped me find ME In every way...... Beyond
the sky is my limit. My learning difficulties are a thing of the past. (
I've read more books in the last 4 days than I have read in my past 50 years
) You have given me my life back. I now remember everything. I look forward
to learning more from you in the future.”
Narelle Robbins – Sydney |
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I am now 25 kilos lighter and feel fantastic
“I’ve recently had the best week of rejuvenation, health & slimming. Little
Forest Health Retreat is like a little piece of Heaven with the most wonderful
views and its own private rainforest. I am now 25 kilos lighter and feel fantastic.If
you have an opportunity to attend Little Forest Retreat, I’ve just one
thing to say, JUST DO IT.”
Kathy Lindsell – Sydney |
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I feel like a great weight has been lifted from
my shoulders
I have released 6KG for the month of May. YEEEHAHHH!!
I feel great and can notice the difference in my clothes.
I feel like a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders
and I feel more confident and in control. What a great
feeling! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. The retreat
week was the best time I have EVER had for ME!
Lee Marshall
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Attending the retreat has changed my life
“I used to be a diet coke addict and after attending the retreat I have
not touched one. It’s amazing as I haven’t had a diet coke now
for over 2 months. I can’t bring myself to having one and don’t
miss it at all!!!!!!!!!! I watch people at work drinking diet coke and it makes
me feel sick and I can’t help myself but to tell them they shouldn’t
be having it. One more thing even though there are many more, Cadbury's chocolate
I can’t believe I cant even put it anywhere near my mouth anymore and
I used to eat bars and bars of it a day and now not one bit! Once again Mark
thank you. Attending the retreat has changed my life and it’s made
me the happy Glenda that i was a very long time ago!”
Glenda Khoury Sydney |
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I feel like a new person
For me the retreat was a life-changing experience. I knew
it was going to be great but it gave me so much more than
I could ever have imagined. I feel like a new person, so
free, energised and motivated, like I can achieve anything
I want. Not only did I release some body fat, I also dumped
a lot of negative beliefs and excess baggage that had been
weighing me down for years. I am now 30 Kilos lighter. Since
I got home everyone is telling me how good I look, they all
say my eyes are so clear and sparkling and I look lighter
and happier, I guess it’s all that excess baggage I
left at Little Forest!”
Carolyn Johnstone Victoria |
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The retreat' was a huge success
“I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has been the
most amazing journey that I will treasure always and put to good use. I weighed
in on my scales when I got home so it had been a week....I have lost 3kg!!
I even found walking up the steps at Woolies so much easier already. Please
pass my thanks on to everyone that helped make it what it was. Everyone
was amazing. The retreat' was a huge success. Thank you again.”
Warm regards
Kerryl Noble |
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I loved the "cocooned" feeling
I felt at the retreat
I can't thank you enough for the magnificent week that
Carrie and I spent with you in April. I am astonished at
the change that has come over me since then. I find my
life to be very exciting now, and I have so much more confidence.
The Hypnotherapy sessions were amazing. I released 2kg
of unwanted weight during that week, and it continues to "melt" off
yet I am not deprived of food. I used to crave and
graze on chocolate all the time. I am pleased to say that
I have not had any chocolate since the Saturday before
we came down to Little Forest. I loved the "cocooned" feeling
I felt at the retreat, where everything was so calm, the
scenery so breathtaking, the air so clean and clear, and
the rooms so comfortable.
The week had so many highlights, I can't list them all.
The most memorable were the sessions in the Rainforest
Healing Room with Mark, the remedial massage by Emma, the
sessions at the beach, the five-star dinners (soooo delicious!),
watching the sunrise from the Viewing Platform in
the cool and calm of the early morning, and seeing the "breakthroughs" that
others had that week in overcoming their doubts and
fears. But the "icing on the cake" had
to be the "performance" on the final night. I
have not laughed so much in years, It still brings a smile
to my face, and probably will for years.
I want to thank you so very much for a truly life-changing
week. My husband is so happy for the changes...no chocolate,
more energy, more exercise, more positive. I am so happy
for the changes too, and I feel so confident, so empowered
now. A huge, huge THANK YOU.
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Jenni and I had a wonderful time
Thanks for a great retreat. Jenni and I had a wonderful
time. I was worried that Jen might have been a little
young to benefit from the experience, but she has been
raving about her time there. She's been preparing herself
healthy meals thanks to Mel and we had grilled eggplant
for the first time yesterday which she cooked on the
BBQ with a spray of olive oil and fresh herbs. Yum.
I also wanted to let you know that Jenni has had some
success following the retreat. She won her first Open match
at a tennis tournament on the weekend! She listened to
your session "I am a winner" on the drive up
and she said it helped her to win the 3 set match which
took almost 3 hours.
Once again, thanks for everything Mark, hopefully you'll
see Jen and I back at Little Forest in April next year.”
Debbie Lake - Victoria |
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I drank at least 70-80 cans of full strength Coca Cola
a week
I have been wondering over the years how to beat a lot
of DEMONS that I have had eating my body away in every
little way you can think of. Besides smoking 25 cigarettes
a day I drank at least 70-80 cans of full strength Coca
Cola a week and ate a lot of rubbish food and chocolate.
I appeared on A Current Affair telling about my addiction
and after watching it I was disgusted with myself. Out
of the blue ACA rang and said they were sending me to a
health retreat to help overcome the Coke addiction.
The first day at the retreat I had some cravings but after
that it all seemed to disappear. Mark did his therapy and
the trainers kept us busy with boxing classes, yoga and
Tai Chi.
Chef Jonny would sit down with us at meal time and tell
us how he prepared the meals. Throughout the day we had
lots of juices with my favourites being straight orange
juice and carrot and orange.
I can’t explain exactly what happened up on the
mountain at Little Forest but I found something within
myself that allowed me to change.
Everything at the retreat from the views to the food was
perfect. You arrive with a problem and go home a different
person. You get the help and guidance of trained professionals
on everything from fitness and how to prepare food to emotional
stuff.
Before leaving I had lost just on 4kg and I feel 100%
more alive with more energy.
The only thing you have to lose by going to the retreat
are your problems but you have so much more to gain. If
I can do it anybody can. This experience has been the dream
of a life time.
Mel G
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The retreat was more than I could ever of imagined
it would be
"The retreat was more than I could ever of imagined it
would be, I was a bit skeptic and scared at first, not
knowing what to expect.
I knew I had to do something desperately, as I had put on heaps of weight, I was not doing any activity, eating all the wrong things (especially junk food) and I drank between 8 - 12 stubbies of beer every night of the week and even more on the weekends. It wasn't until I was actually at the retreat for 3 days that I realized that I had a serious problem with the alcohol. Now I'm not drinking at all and I'm not missing it in the slightest.
My spider phobia is gone. I no longer smoke the two packs of cigarettes a day and drinking is a thing of the past.
I could go on and on forever, it was the most fantastic week of my life, I can't thank Mark enough for how he has help sort myself out (they can't believe it at work and my partner thinks he's living with a new woman)"
Pat Kerr - Victoria
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"I can’t put into words how
great everything was.
The meals, the juices, the accommodation, the pool, the rainforest, the company… I can’t put into words how great everything was. From the moment I drove up the winding country road I could feel the fresh air, see the green grass - so inviting, the cows calmly going about their day in the paddocks, butterflies floating by. This is the best kept secret of the South Coast, so close to everything but so far away from the day to day hustle and bustle of life. Just to be able to grab a book and lie on the grass under a tree or stretched out on a lounge next to the fire place, now that’s relaxing.
My daughter questioned on my return as to why I was speaking so softly and calmly – she said it wasn’t normal and it was freaking her out. My response was 'get use to it'….. thanks so much."
Cheers
Karen Every
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"I just wanted you to know ... the
positive effect it's had on my life and the way I think.
"I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed my stay at Little Forest and the positive effect it's had on my life and the way I think. Attending the retreat was more than I ever hoped for - it was life changing! I went to lose weight but achieved far more than that - I got my life back; my enthusiasm; and my self esteem.
I really appreciate what you are trying to achieve through helping people to find their way home to their true self; the self that they deserve to be.
Since leaving the retreat I have released 12kg and I'm well on my way to my goal weight 60kg :-) But it's more than the weight lose, it's how I feel about everything in life now - I'm not as stressed; I feel healthy; I look healthy and everyone is asking me how I got to be so calm. The week at the Think Slim retreat was like dying and going to heaven. And when it ended, I wanted to beg God to leave me at Little Forest and never send me back."
Love and good health
Karen Stead NSW Central Coast
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"My eyes are sparkling, I’m slimmer, and I’m definitely healthier"
"If you’re considering doing the Retreat, my advice to you is DO IT. I got so much out of the Retreat emotionally and physically. It's surprising to find how easy it is to make positive changes.
This is the best thing you can do for you. Forget quick fixes. This is transforming you from the inside out.
After 7 days you look & feel lighter while having fun and being inspired.
A week will seem like a month and you’ll be sad when it ends, but you'll leave feeling fantastic and empowered.
I used to know what to do, but often didn't act on it. Now my thoughts & actions match.
I was already a positive person now I'm overflowing with positivity.
I feel great, I’m looking better, my eyes are sparkling, I’m slimmer, and I’m definitely healthier."
Jeanie Irving
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I am more positive about who I am and what I can do
"Fancy your own rainforest – how amazing. Everything
about the property was special. The location, those views
and the sunrises all take your breath away.
My favourite space was the rainforest healing room where
I FINALLY learnt to still my mind and stay focused on the
meditation – never been able to do that before.
I came for a kick start back into a healthier way of living and got so much more than that For me the whole week was a privilege – after 35 years of thinking about other people and putting them first – this was the first time I had a week “all about me”.
This morning I reached my goal weight – 2 weeks early and lighter than goal weight. It feels great to be 15 kilos lighter. My feet and knees thank you. I have not been this light since I gave birth to my youngest son 20 years ago. I am now comfortably in size 10 clothes – clothes I have not worn for a long time are back on the body (glad I kept them) I am fitter than I have been in years – yesterday participated in a 5 klm cross country fun run – nearly died but got there.
I am more positive about who I am and what I can do and work through each barrier with the mantra “there are no problems just solutions”. The other aspect that has just been lovely is that I have inspired others – who look at me and say – “what has happened to you and I want some”.
This morning I have set new goals re other aspects of my life so the journey continues.
THANK YOU!
Pat Jewell
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This week turned my life upside down
“Participating in the Think Slim retreat was the best decision I have made in a very long time. I was a 74 kg yo-yo dieter, emotional eater I had no energy and felt low.
This week turned my life upside down.
With the help of Mark's therapy I got rid of all my limiting beliefs and it changed my whole mind-set about myself. I am no longer the last in the important list, but I am the most important on it now. I do a lot for myself now. The realization what I was doing with my own body, the unhealthy things hit home and that was the turning point for me.
Three weeks have passed since I came home and I am 68kg and I feel fantastic. I learned during the retreat that it is never late for a life change. We just have to reprogram our brain.
Thanks for everything.
Aniko Bana - Sydney
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